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Aging

Also available in: Chinese-Simplified  Chinese-Traditional 

Everyone will grow old. Normal aging brings about changes in the body and the mind, but many symptoms are not normal and may be due to diseases that can be treated or remedied. Therefore the elderly a... Details >

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Caring for Parents  External Link

This site is intended for use by adult children to assist them in caring for their elderly parents. Some topics include establishing guardianship, long distance caregiving, and talking to older parent... Details >

AARP  External Link

Elder Abuse -- National Women's Health Information Center

Data and resources related to violence and abuse against older women. Users can link to other web sites with information on this topic.... Details >

National Women's Health Information Center, Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Eldercare at Home  External Link

Families are increasingly involved in caring for older adults who want to remain at home. To meet these challenges, advice and guidance from experienced professionals can be important and helpful. Thi... Details >

AGS Foundation for Health in Aging  External Link

Eldercare Locator - Connecting You to Community Services

The Eldercare Locator connects older Americans and their caregivers with sources of information on senior services. The service links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on ag... Details >

U.S. Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Elders and Families: Administration on Aging

Elders and Families is designed to assist older persons and their caregivers quickly obtain information and resources on a variety of aging-related topics. The information will help you become more fa... Details >

U.S. Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Emergency Preparedness Tips for Older Adults  External Link

Help may not be immediately available in the wake of a disaster. And pharmacies, medical supply stores, physicians' offices, and hospitals may be closed or inaccessible. This publication offers emerge... Details >

AGS Foundation for Health in Aging  External Link

Find a (Geriatric) Care Manager  External Link

Family caregivers can use this database to locate a geriatric care manager in their geographic area. The database allows users multiple search choices -- search for all members in a state AND with exp... Details >

National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers  External Link

Finding Help: New Caregivers  External Link

Most people do not prepare to be caregivers. This page discusses steps that new caregivers can take to address their older loved ones' needs. In addition, tips are offered that can help caregivers tak... Details >

AARP  External Link

Finding the Right Aging Services  External Link

There are a variety of aging services available to you or your loved one to help them stay at home, meet new people, take part in activities and most important, live an enriching and fulfilling life. ... Details >

American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging  External Link